MAJE House – OLD QUARTER – Coffee Overview
You know what’s funny about MAJE House? The name actually tells you everything you need to know – it’s this perfectly positioned spot where Hanoi’s chaotic Old Quarter energy meets serious coffee culture, and honestly, that combination works way better than it should. I mean, you’re right there on Lý Nam Đế, which connects to Le Van Linh, so you’re basically at this sweet spot where you can dive into the tourist madness or escape to the more residential Hai Ba Trung side when you need to breathe.
The first thing that hits you isn’t visual – it’s the smell. There’s this constant backdrop of Vietnamese coffee brewing (the real stuff, not the tourist version), mixed with street food and that particular Old Quarter scent of motorbikes and ancient buildings. The building itself has that updated colonial feel that a lot of Hanoi’s better hotels are going for these days, but they’ve actually pulled it off without making it feel like a theme park. The rooms are solid – I was expecting typical cramped Hanoi quarters, but there’s actually space to open your suitcase without doing gymnastics around the bed. The AC works properly too, which… well, if you’ve stayed in Old Quarter budget places, you’ll appreciate that detail.
What really sets this place apart is how the staff actually knows the neighborhood. Not just the obvious stuff like “Hoan Kiem Lake is that way,” but they’ll point you toward the good pho place three blocks over that locals hit up, or warn you which streets get completely jammed during rush hour (spoiler: most of them). The coffee situation deserves its own mention – they take it seriously here, and you can tell the difference between their morning brew and the instant stuff you get at most tourist hotels. Parking is basically non-existent, but that’s true for anywhere in this part of Hanoi, so don’t even think about renting a car. Motorbike taxis and walking are your friends. The neighborhood gets pretty lively at night – not rowdy exactly, but there’s definitely street life happening until late, which I actually loved but light sleepers should pack earplugs. Check-in was smooth, no weird deposit demands or passport-holding situations like some places pull. It’s definitely busier during the cooler months (October through March), but even in summer the location makes it worth dealing with the heat and humidity.
MAJE House – OLD QUARTER – Coffee Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| King Room | 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $27 |
| Studio | 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $39 |
| Studio | 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $43 |
| Studio with Spa Bath | 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $43 |
| Two-Bedroom House | 2 × 1 single bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4 | $85 |
| Three-Bedroom House | 3 × 1 single bed and 3 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 6 | $127 |
| Four-Bedroom House | 4 × 1 single bed and 4 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 8 | $169 |
| Five-Bedroom House | 5 × 1 single bed and 5 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 10 | $211 |
| Villa | 7 × 1 single bed and 7 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 14 | $326 |
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Nhà Xe: 350 m
- Bực Mìh: 700 m
- Kiềm Chế: 700 m
- Nơi Có Nắng Vàng: 2.4 km
- Vườn Nướng BBQ P06: 1.6 km
- Sân Chơi Tập Thể Rau Quả: 800 m
- Khu Nhà Vườn Hồ Đền Lừ: 1.3 km
- Nhà Tang Lễ Bệnh Viện Thanh Nhàn: 1.2 km
- Bãi Bồi Cắm Trại Chân Cầu Vĩnh Tuy: 2.4 km
- Sân Chơi Nước Quảng Trường Park Hill: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- RestaurantKFC: 100 m
- Cafe/bar Highlands Coffee: 300 m
- Cafe/bar Highlands Coffee-Vtc Online: 10 m
Top attractions:
- Thong Nhat Park: 3.5 km
- Hanoi Old City Gate: 5 km
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: 6 km
- Hoa Lo Historical Prison: 4.2 km
- Vietnam Fine Arts Museum: 5 km
- Hanoi Temple of Literature: 5 km
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: 9 km
- Vietnamese Air Force Museum: 3.8 km
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: 5 km
- National Museum of Vietnamese History: 3.8 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Thien Quang Lake: 3.8 km
Public transport:
- Train Ha Noi Railway station: 4.8 km
Closest airports:
- Noi Bai International Airport: 28 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
Transport:
- Bicycle rental
- Shuttle service
- Public transport tickets
- Car hire
- Airport shuttle
Activities:
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
Cleaning services:
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Flat-screen TV
- View
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
- Babysitting/child services
Other for your stay:
- Children’s high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
House Rules at MAJE House – OLD QUARTER – Coffee
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
